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Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labour, birth and the early weeks of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have guide for pregnant women. A widely acclaimed bestseller since it was first published, it has empowered hundreds of thousands of women worldwide to make informed, positive choices about their births.Fully revised and updated, this new edition will help you work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it. The book’s trademark Visual Birth Plan icons can be downloaded for free to help you create a birth plan for every eventuality. Written in Milli Hill’s trademark warm and witty style, discover vital information on everything from the truth about pain and what giving birth actually feels like, to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping, to postnatal mental health; from the inside track on breastfeeding, to positive, gentle caesarean.Whether you plan to have your baby in hospital, in a birth centre, at home or by elective caesarean, this essential, non-judgemental guide shows you how to raise your expectations and have the best possible birth experience.New for this edition:How to plan for a positive birth in difficult timesReworked chapter on choosing where to have your babyWhat you need to know about exercise in pregnancy from Charlie Launder, author of Bumps and BurpeesTop tips for breastfeeding from Amy Brown, author of The Positive Breastfeeding BookNew section on your rights in pregnancy and birth by Bashi Hazard of the Human Rights in Childbirth International Lawyers NetworkEssential information about your pelvic floor, core and postnatal incontinence by Nikki Bergen, creator of the Belle Method, and Luce Brett, author of PSML 'Completely changed my way of looking at giving birth'Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella'Full to bursting with useful stuff - and so refreshing to read something positive about all types of birth.'Sarah Taylor'A much-needed, brilliant, reassuring, pioneering, kick-ass book that all women should read!'Emma Jane Unsworth 'Genuinely life-changing.'Jess Brammar

Featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live Selected as one of the Independent’s 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parents Birth is a feminist issue. It’s the feminist issue nobody’s talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ‘A powerful read, whether you’re pregnant or not’ Independent Finally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency.From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth. Praise for Give Birth Like a Feminist ‘I feel so lucky to have read Milli’s book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth’ Ella Mills, author of Deliciously Ella

The Body Myth will transform the way a generation of women think, not just about one single aspect of being female, but about their lifetime experience of the female body. The female body has been misunderstood for centuries. Declared defective. Pathologised. Controlled. Exploited In The Body Myth, feminist writer and birth activist Milli Hill exposes the stories we’ve been told about being female and replaces them with a new narrative: women are powerful, strong and perfect just as we are.From menstruation to menopause, female biology has been misunderstood, medicalised, sexualised and sold back to us as a problem to fix. The result? A world in which women doubt their own strength, knowledge and instincts — while industries profit from their insecurity.Moving from the mirror to the clinic, from the clitoris to childbirth, Milli reveals how culture, medicine and history have misread women’s lives and why reclaiming a new understanding of female power is long overdue.Bold, eye-opening and deeply empowering, The Body Myth invites women to see themselves differently. Because being female was never the problem. It has always been the source of incredible power.Readers can't get enough of Milli's no-holds-barred writing:'I love your books' J. K. Rowling'One of my very favourite birth writers' Ricki Lake'Milli is a compassionate and passionate writer who puts women squarely at the heart of her endeavors' Emma Barnett

'A great read; I'm so pleased it exists in the world.’ Chris van Tulleken Unpacking the truth about what’s on your plate – and what it’s doing to your health Everyone is talking about ultra-processed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women? Is this very modern way of eating having a unique and specific impact on the female body? Are these ‘industrially produced food-like items in plastic packets’ that many of us consume particularly damaging to women’s health?In Ultra-Processed Women, acclaimed journalist and women’s health advocate Milli Hill uncovers the shocking truth. From period pain and weight gain to depression, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions and even Alzheimer’s, Hill reveals cutting-edge research into the hidden dangers that lurk in your daily food choices.But this is not just a book about food. Ultra-Processed Women also explores the way the modern food industry has exploited women in their advertising for decades and uncovers the damage being wrought not only on our bodies but on the environment and on our own ability to connect with each other through the fundamentally human experience of cooking and eating.This isn’t just a wake-up call – it’s a battle cry. Written in Hill’s trademark down-to-earth style, Ultra-Processed Women will help you understand the issues and develop a clear course of action, arming you with tools and practical steps to cut through the confusion, break free from the damaging effects of UPFs, and reclaim your health without guilt or deprivation. Changing the way we eat, Hill argues, is a radical act of resistance to an ultra-processed world. It’s time to take back control. Your body, your choices, your future. Readers are raving: 'Ultra Processed Women is an important and brilliantly readable addition to the growing literature on ultra-processed food. Milli has done a superb job.’ Chris van Tulleken 'Such a brilliant book.' Maureen Brookbanks, Daily Mail'Utterly had me gasping and rethinking my relationship with food and what I advise my patients – just a fabulous book.' Dr Nighat Arif, GPwSI in women’s health, author and broadcaster'Milli Hill’s book has opened my eyes – wide!' Mo Wilde, author of The Wilderness Cure and Free Food'[A] sharp and timely wake-up call.' Melissa Hogenboom, BBC health journalist and author of The Motherhood Complex and Breadwinners'A radical rethink of food, feminism and what it means to be nourished.' Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of Metabolism Repair for Women'This book is a call for mindful eating, real food and systemic change, without guilt or perfectionism.' Nichola Ludlam-Raine, dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed'For anyone tired of male-default science and diets in disguise, Milli Hill is the one to trust.' Victoria Smith, author of Hags and (Un)kind'In a cultural moment where corporations sacrifice the health of women at the altar of profit, this book couldn’t come at a more perfect time.' Dr Alexandra MacKillop, food scientist and functional medicine physician'This is a rallying call to think differently about what and how we eat – the story of one author’s refusal to become an ultra-processed woman.' Rob Percival, The Soil Association'A must-read for any woman determined to escape the clutches of ultra-processed foods.' Jenny Tschiesche, nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer'The only book on how to eat well you ever need.' Julie Bindel, journalist and author of Feminism for Women'Highly recommended.' Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series and The Red House'If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, please read this book.' Jo Fuller, menopause coach at The Merry Menopause'[A] convincing need for change in how you feed yourself and your family.' Jane Hardwicke Collings, Agent of the Goddess

'A great read; I'm so pleased it exists in the world.’ Chris van Tulleken Unpacking the truth about what’s on your plate – and what it’s doing to your health Everyone is talking about ultra-processed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women? Is this very modern way of eating having a unique and specific impact on the female body? Are these ‘industrially produced food-like items in plastic packets’ that many of us consume particularly damaging to women’s health?In Ultra-Processed Women, acclaimed journalist and women’s health advocate Milli Hill uncovers the shocking truth. From period pain and weight gain to depression, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions and even Alzheimer’s, Hill reveals cutting-edge research into the hidden dangers that lurk in your daily food choices.But this is not just a book about food. Ultra-Processed Women also explores the way the modern food industry has exploited women in their advertising for decades and uncovers the damage being wrought not only on our bodies but on the environment and on our own ability to connect with each other through the fundamentally human experience of cooking and eating.This isn’t just a wake-up call – it’s a battle cry. Written in Hill’s trademark down-to-earth style, Ultra-Processed Women will help you understand the issues and develop a clear course of action, arming you with tools and practical steps to cut through the confusion, break free from the damaging effects of UPFs, and reclaim your health without guilt or deprivation. Changing the way we eat, Hill argues, is a radical act of resistance to an ultra-processed world. It’s time to take back control. Your body, your choices, your future. Readers are raving: 'Ultra Processed Women is an important and brilliantly readable addition to the growing literature on ultra-processed food. Milli has done a superb job.’ Chris van Tulleken 'Such a brilliant book.' Maureen Brookbanks, Daily Mail'Utterly had me gasping and rethinking my relationship with food and what I advise my patients – just a fabulous book.' Dr Nighat Arif, GPwSI in women’s health, author and broadcaster'Milli Hill’s book has opened my eyes – wide!' Mo Wilde, author of The Wilderness Cure and Free Food'[A] sharp and timely wake-up call.' Melissa Hogenboom, BBC health journalist and author of The Motherhood Complex and Breadwinners'A radical rethink of food, feminism and what it means to be nourished.' Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of Metabolism Repair for Women'This book is a call for mindful eating, real food and systemic change, without guilt or perfectionism.' Nichola Ludlam-Raine, dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed'For anyone tired of male-default science and diets in disguise, Milli Hill is the one to trust.' Victoria Smith, author of Hags and (Un)kind'In a cultural moment where corporations sacrifice the health of women at the altar of profit, this book couldn’t come at a more perfect time.' Dr Alexandra MacKillop, food scientist and functional medicine physician'This is a rallying call to think differently about what and how we eat – the story of one author’s refusal to become an ultra-processed woman.' Rob Percival, The Soil Association'A must-read for any woman determined to escape the clutches of ultra-processed foods.' Jenny Tschiesche, nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer'The only book on how to eat well you ever need.' Julie Bindel, journalist and author of Feminism for Women'Highly recommended.' Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series and The Red House'If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, please read this book.' Jo Fuller, menopause coach at The Merry Menopause'[A] convincing need for change in how you feed yourself and your family.' Jane Hardwicke Collings, Agent of the Goddess

'A great read; I'm so pleased it exists in the world.’ Chris van Tulleken Unpacking the truth about what’s on your plate – and what it’s doing to your health Everyone is talking about ultra-processed food (UPF) and its impact on our health – but what about women? Is this very modern way of eating having a unique and specific impact on the female body? Are these ‘industrially produced food-like items in plastic packets’ that many of us consume particularly damaging to women’s health?In Ultra-Processed Women, acclaimed journalist and women’s health advocate Milli Hill uncovers the shocking truth. From period pain and weight gain to depression, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions and even Alzheimer’s, Hill reveals cutting-edge research into the hidden dangers that lurk in your daily food choices.But this is not just a book about food. Ultra-Processed Women also explores the way the modern food industry has exploited women in their advertising for decades and uncovers the damage being wrought not only on our bodies but on the environment and on our own ability to connect with each other through the fundamentally human experience of cooking and eating.This isn’t just a wake-up call – it’s a battle cry. Written in Hill’s trademark down-to-earth style, Ultra-Processed Women will help you understand the issues and develop a clear course of action, arming you with tools and practical steps to cut through the confusion, break free from the damaging effects of UPFs, and reclaim your health without guilt or deprivation. Changing the way we eat, Hill argues, is a radical act of resistance to an ultra-processed world. It’s time to take back control. Your body, your choices, your future. Readers are raving: 'Ultra Processed Women is an important and brilliantly readable addition to the growing literature on ultra-processed food. Milli has done a superb job.’ Chris van Tulleken ‘An absolute must read.' Psychologies'Such a brilliant book.' Maureen Brookbanks, Daily Mail'Utterly had me gasping and rethinking my relationship with food and what I advise my patients – just a fabulous book.' Dr Nighat Arif, GPwSI in women’s health, author and broadcaster'Milli Hill’s book has opened my eyes – wide!' Mo Wilde, author of The Wilderness Cure and Free Food'[A] sharp and timely wake-up call.' Melissa Hogenboom, BBC health journalist and author of The Motherhood Complex and Breadwinners'A radical rethink of food, feminism and what it means to be nourished.' Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of Metabolism Repair for Women'This book is a call for mindful eating, real food and systemic change, without guilt or perfectionism.' Nichola Ludlam-Raine, dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed'For anyone tired of male-default science and diets in disguise, Milli Hill is the one to trust.' Victoria Smith, author of Hags and (Un)kind'In a cultural moment where corporations sacrifice the health of women at the altar of profit, this book couldn’t come at a more perfect time.' Dr Alexandra MacKillop, food scientist and functional medicine physician'This is a rallying call to think differently about what and how we eat – the story of one author’s refusal to become an ultra-processed woman.' Rob Percival, The Soil Association'A must-read for any woman determined to escape the clutches of ultra-processed foods.' Jenny Tschiesche, nutritionist and author of The Unprocessed Air Fryer'The only book on how to eat well you ever need.' Julie Bindel, journalist and author of Feminism for Women'Highly recommended.' Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton crime series and The Red House'If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, frustrated with your body, or dismissed by a doctor, please read this book.' Jo Fuller, menopause coach at The Merry Menopause'[A] convincing need for change in how you feed yourself and your family.' Jane Hardwicke Collings, Agent of the Goddess